---
title: "init(name:)"
framework: quartzcore
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "quartzcore/cavaluefunction/init(name:)"
---

# init(name:)

Returns the value function object identified by the name.

## Declaration

```swift
convenience init?(name: CAValueFunctionName)
```

## Parameters

- `name`: The name of the value function.

## Return Value

Return Value A new CAValueFunction instance with the value function specified by the name.

## Discussion

Discussion The possible values for name are specified in Rotate Value Functions, Scale Value Functions, and Translate Functions.